Signs That Your Car Needs A Mechanic

Hopson Automotive Is Here To Help You in Waukesha, WI!!!

Sometimes it's hard to know when your car just needs a break and when it
needs a mechanic. By being proactive when you notice something amiss, you
may save yourself a lot of money and trouble by getting it diagnosed early!
Our technicians are here to assist you in diagnosing potential vehicle
malfunctions.

Do you have good sense? We bet you do! Use your SENSES to determine
whether you should bring your car by for one of our professionals to
inspect.

Do you FEEL anything out of the ordinary?
Some experiences that customers who have needed an automobile mechanic have
in
common are:

Front-End Shimmy

Steering Wheel Shake

Unusual Vibration

Do you HEAR anything different or unique?
Some common sounds that warrant a visit to your mechanic are:

Clunk or Clunking

Noise When Turning

Clacking

Clicking

Chickachicka

Squeak or Squeaking

Leaking Air Sound

Do you SEE anything new or questionable?
Some common problems you might see are:

Unusual lights

Leaking

Flickering

Do you SMELL anything funny?
Some common smells that mean your car may need a repair shop are:

Gas

Oil

Burning

Stop by Hopson Automotive located at W241 S 4165 Pine Hollow Ct Waukesha, WI 53189 or call 262-547-1771 to
talk to one of our friendly and professional technicians.

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Hopson Automotive

Vehicle tips

According to recent studies, 5 percent of all motor vehicle fatalities are clearly caused by automobile maintenance neglect.

The cooling system should be completely flushed and refilled about every 24 months. The level, condition, and concentration of coolant should be checked. (A 50/50 mix of anti-freeze and water is usually recommended.)

Never remove the radiator cap until the engine has thoroughly cooled. The tightness and condition of drive belts, clamps and hoses should be checked by a pro.

Change your oil and oil filter as specified in your manual, or more often (every 3,000 miles) if you make frequent short jaunts, extended trips with lots of luggage or tow a trailer.

Replace other filters (air, fuel, PCV, etc.) as recommended, or more often in dusty conditions. Get engine drivability problems (hard stops, rough idling, stalling, diminished power, etc.) corrected at a good shop.

A dirty windshield causes eye fatigue and can pose a safety hazard. Replace worn blades and get plenty of windshield washer solvent.

Have your tires rotated about every 5,000 miles. Check tire pressures once a month; let the tires cool down first. Don't forget your spare and be sure your jack is in good condition.